Pierce, Nebraska

Will PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Pierce County averages 30 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (402)329-4677.

District facts

From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).

Nearby districts

• OSMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Osmond
• PLAINVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS Plainview
• NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Norfolk
• BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Battle Creek
• RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Randolph
• WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Wausa
• ELKHORN VALLEY SCHOOLS Tilden
• WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Winside

Forecast details: National Weather Service OAX office, point forecast for Pierce. How we calculate the chance.